Udupi, 60 Kms from Mangalore, is where Madhwacharya, the propounder of Dwaitha philosophy, lived and taught 700 years ago. Madhwacharya established the eight Sanyasi Mutts at Udupi. According to legned, the statue of Sri Krishna in the famous temple here is believed to have turned around to give darshana to the kuruba devotee, Kanakadasa, who was not allowed to enter the temple because Kanakadasa belonged to a different caste. It is best known as the seat of Madhwa renaissance, founded by the sage Madhwacharya, outcome of which are Ashtamathas, located in the famous Car Street, surrounding the Sri Krishna Temple.

The 'Paryaya' festival held once in two years when the management of the temple changes hands is a colourful spectacle drawing thousands of devotees from all over the country.

Udupi, known elsewhere as a Temple City is the headquarters of the district, known world over to the millions of food lovers as the birth place of Udupi Hotels. Most of the hotel owners in Karnataka are from Udupi.

Getting here:
Udupi is well-connected to Bangalore and Mysore. Regular buses ply from Mangalore.

Where to stay:

• Rukmini Residency, Near City Bus Stand, Udupi Dist, Udupi - 576101. Phone: +91-820-2523901, Fax: +91-820-2523918. Email: rr@rukminiresidency.com

• Shri Ramakrishna Hotel, Geethanjali Road, Udupi - 576 101. Phone : +91 8252 - 523189